It's not a trip back home without a visit to Maxwell's. Tonight I took my sister to her first rock show (and my first in some time- its been far too long since I've seen "live" music that consisted of more than a dude in front of a laptop or a coop jam session). It did not disappoint. I first discovered Los Campesinos! because of their animated music videos, but it turns out that they are one attractive band (their other videos attest to this). So I got to introduce lil' sis to my favorite Maxwell's ritual: its cozy enough that even if the music is lame, you can always content yourself ogling the cute boys and girls with guitars. Luckily in this case, the performance was fantastic, and the crowd great. I love shows in Jersey cuz people aren't afraid to be enthusiastic. There was much dancing and cheering, and in a unsuccessful but valiant effort for an encore, even something of a sing-along.

I'm seriously all crushed out. Campesinos! are adorable; they sound like what when I was 15 I had hoped college would feel like. Sort of obnoxiously indie but so sweet that you have to smile. Anyway, tonight was the beginning of Campesinos! US tour. They've got shows in most of the cities that I have friends in, so if you dig indie-pop (think Apples in Stereo), definitely check em out.

Los Campesinos! - The International Tweexcore Underground

Also, the opening band, The Orion Experience, was lots of fun.

The Orion Experience - Blood & Money

The Orion Experience - The Cult of Dionysus



The Orion Experience - Obsessed With You



Los Campesinos! - My Year in Lists